NURSE PRACTITIONER

Covenant Health - Multnomah County, OR

Job Title: NURSE PRACTITIONER

Position: Belltown Primary Care

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift: Day Shift, 80 Hours Per Pay Period

Work Type:

Location

Address:

City: Multnomah County

State: OR

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program and safety standards.
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required, and adjusts processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
Collaborates with physician preceptor to formulate and review medical protocols.
Obtains complete medical history of the patient.
Identifies health hazards in the patient's environment as well as patient risk factors.
Considers cultural patterns, economic status and patient resources in the plan of care.
Performs appropriate physical exam as indicated.
Obtains appropriate laboratory specimens.
Analyzes objective and subjective data for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Assures treatment and/or plan of care is consistent with established protocols.
Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records and maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
Documents all pertinent information accurately, legibly, and in a timely manner.
Follows Medicare guidelines for accuracy in CPT and ICD coding.
Applies the fundamentals of AIDET when communicating with patients.
Refers patients to appropriate services which exceed scope of practice of the practitioner.
Provides health promotion counseling and develops patient teaching information.
Serves as a resource person for other staff personnel.
May supervise clinical staff.
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations.
Collaborates with the patient, physician and other care team members as part of a team-based approach to overall patient care.
Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Completes required education assignments annually.
Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Primary care provision
Medical protocol adherence
Patient evaluation and consultation
Cultural competence in healthcare

Preferred Skills

Supervisory experience
Health promotion counseling
Quality improvement participation

Requirements

Experience: One (1) year experience

Education: None specified; must meet the standards for achievement of the indicated license and/or certification

License & Certification:

State's Nurse Practitioner requirements
CPR certification
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP)
Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC)
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNPC-AG)
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP-BC)
Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC)
Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC)
Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC)
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
Certified Midwife (CM)

Schedule:

Not specified

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Not specified

Facility Details

Name: Covenant Health

Description: Covenant Medical Group is Covenant Health’s employed and managed medical practice organization, with more than 300 top Physicians and providers spanning the continuum of care in 20 cities throughout East Tennessee.

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